VETERANS DAY HERO WOD - CHAD 1000X
Veteran Suicide Prevention
Sara Wilkinson, GORUCK, and CrossFit present the hero workout “Chad 1000X” - in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson who took his life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy and to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Last year’s Chad 1000X event saw 4,500+ registered participants (with over $100K raised) looking to be a part of something greater than themselves. To not only bring awareness to the epidemic of suicide, particularly among veterans, but also to help be part of the solution through the support to the Navy SEAL Foundation and other veteran health initiatives.
This year join us again in paying respect to Chad Wilkinson and all of those who have been lost to suicide, while also committing to try to change the number. Donate to the cause on www.chad1000x.com to receive your Chad1000x 2023 patch and t-shirt, then register here to join us at a live Chad event.
By showing up to this #CHAD1000X event, you will receive a special commemorative patch by a member of our team.
SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THE HEATS AT REGISTRATION TO ENSURE YOU WILL HAVE A BOX RESERVED
THE WORKOUT
1000X Step Ups completed as a team, partner, or individual for time. For participating in:
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Slick // No rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Standard // 30#/20# rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Expert // 45# rucksack. Use 20” box for step-ups.
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“Even while serving as a SEAL, Chad took time to scale up to the Expert version. There is zero shame in starting Slick, or with Standard weight, or in sharing the steps with a friend.” -- Sara Wilkinson
WHAT TO BRING
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A rucksack aka backpack (Rucker recommended)
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Ruck Plate or whatever you have to make the weight you choose
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3 OPTIONS:
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Slick // No rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Standard // 30#/20# rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Expert // 45# rucksack. Use 20” box for step-ups.
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Bring your own box or step-up if available
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Nalgene bottle (1L) or equivalent to stay hydrated
TRAINING FOR YOUR EVENT
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Download the training plan and start working towards the goal of 1000X step-ups now. Share your photos and videos with us @goruck and with #CHAD1000X
GOT QUESTIONS?
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Visit our searchable FAQ for answers
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Contact us if you still need help
MAC
Mac served 20 years in the US Army assignments include 4-25 Airborne (Anchorage, Alaska) and 173d Airborne (Bamberg, Germany) During his 20 years of service he deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan serving in many roles to include Company First Sergeant (Route Clearance and Logistics Company) and Fusion Cell NCOIC (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge) While deployed Mac sustained injuries during an attack on FOB Salerno and while rehabilitating from his wounds at LRMC (Landstuhl Regional Medical Center), he joined the on-post CrossFit Affiliate. With his joining the local Affiliate, he rediscovered the importance of shared suffering and being part of something bigger then himself and has never looked back since. Mac currently serves as the lead for GORUCK’s growth in the EU and also works as a Flowmaster for CrossFit and leads the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Seminars. He understands and appreciates the importance of physical and mental well-being but also knows many suffer in silence. Through workouts like “Chad” he hopes to offer those a voice and opportunity to get help for those who suffer in silence.